U.S. Lawmaker Targets Fulani Militias with New Bill

A United States Congressman, alongside Representative Chris Smith, introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2026. This new bill aims to enhance accountability for human rights abuses in Nigeria, specifically targeting the Fulani militias.

The legislation includes provisions for potential sanctions against these militias. Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso commented in an interview with Newsmax, stating that the bill confronts the brutal persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

The bill would provide U.S. President Donald Trump with legal backing to impose sanctions on those perpetrating Christian persecution in Nigeria.

The introduction of this bill underscores the ongoing concerns regarding religious freedom and human rights violations in Nigeria.